Boys plan to run to Texas and become cowboys
Crvcrnavi reports a midwestern school incident where four affluent boys planned to abandon academics for wild west fantasy. Teachers Hear screams as boys with revolvers chased each other. knives and shotguns found. Father of the oldest involved promises action. one boy set to fund the trip by selling his bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Crvcrnavi
Miss Hey
Nillmore
Waseall
Ther G
E Lyers
Two Men Die in Groton VT Boiler Disaster
In Groton Vermont a steam boiler exploded at the Groton Pond Lumber mill killing night watchman John McLwnd and fatally injuring William Fowle. The blast wrecked the engine house, threw debris across the mill yard, and demolished a 50 foot chimney. A Montpelier special brought doctors to the scene. the boiler had run through two repairs and was defective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton
Montpelier
Groton Pond Lumber Company
John McLwnd
William Fowle
Mil
Kentuckian Protests Innocence at Fatal Drop
Grayson Kentucky March 27 William Neal last Ashland murderer brought from Mount Sterling to the gallows. A large crowd greeted him at stations and at execution. Neal declared his innocence as the drop fell and he was pronounced dead moments later by Ly Hinutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson
Wm. Neal
Ashland
Mount Sterling
Nell Se
Duel at Wichita agency ends in double murder
Kansas City news reports a tragedy at the Wichita agency in Indian Territory where Frank Copeland and John Foster, both famed marksmen, faced off with Winchester rifles. Within seconds both were dead, Copeland shot through the brain and Foster through the heart, each having killed before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fr. Keno
Wichita Agency
Indian Territory
Frank Copeland
John Foster
Broxme
Copeland
Foster
Smallpox Epidemic Ravages Mound City and York City Quarantine
Louis report notes 50 cases of smallpox in a 1500 population with eight deaths this week as the disease confines mainly to the nerves and two white families. Halifax reports Furness line steamer York City arriving from London in quarantine due to two sick crewmen, with fumigation and isolation planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Mound City
Halifax
Furness Line
York City
London
Tragic Gas Explosion Kills 35 at Chile Mine
An early morning gas explosion at Senor Erraguriz coal mines in Levn, Concareron, Chile, leaves 35 miners dead and 13 seriously wounded. Rescue efforts under way as authorities assess causes and safety lapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concareron
Chili
Galveston
Senor Erraguriz
Levn
Numerous incidents grip early 20th century New England
The report bundles diverse items: Governor Hale's appointment, 929 pairs of shoes shipped from Marblehead in the week to March 26, a Montpelier killer sentenced to 20 years, and forecasts of a major Pejebscot freshet if heavy spring rains occur. It notes widespread ice and snow, a New Bedford mill strike over wages, a Brockton arrest for brutal abuse of children, philanthropy offers to Johnston, a Manchester trial for larceny, a $1500 verdict for a sidewalk injury in Manchester, arrests for theft in Newburyport, a Windsor house explosion linked to labor conflict, and strikers versus non-union shoemakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hale
New Hampshire
Pri
Marblehead
Clark W. Saunders
Montpelier
Emanuel Carr
Wamsutta
New Bedford
Luther A. Sears
Brockton
Mass
Sears
Samuel Hedley
Olneyville
R. I
Johnston
Michael Brennan
Supreme Court
Manchester
N. H
Milton Tenny
Antrim
Dolphois Benoit
City of
Charles E. Merrill
Alva
Newburyport
Ramsell
Sergt
Merrill
Windsor House
Rtandolph
Windsor
Peace Prospect Works Through Afghan Frontier Talks
Loxpon March 27 reports stock panic easing as reserves limits and Berlin orders wane. Afghan frontier talks persist with Britain Russia and Afghanistan parties seeking a compromise to delay or avoid conflict. Earl Dufferin arrives in Rawal Pindi to pursue friendly ties. Afghan ameer emphasizes neutrality and peace. War measures prepare in London with reinforcements and transport plans under way. Russia signals willingness to compromise and delay direct replies.
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Loxpon
Berlin
Peter Lumsdev
London
Penjdeh i
Herat
Aaron de Staal
M. de Giers
Kigland
Russia
Afghan Boundary Commission
Zulficar Pass
Perjdeh
Sarakhs
Amondaria
House of Lords
Kurt Granville
Marquis of Salisbury
England
Ameer
India
Afghanistan
Rawal Prypi
Earl Dufferin
Abdurrahman
Smeer
Lord Dufferin
Rawal Pindi
Lord Dafferm
Stewart
Roberts
Hardinge
Sawal Pindi
Mobilization Committee
Transport Department
America
Arizona
Mediterranean
Earl Granville
Contradictory Reports of the Situation in Egypt
London reports a plan to send 5000 Turkish troops to Suakim after Gen Graham crushes Osman Digna, enabling England to withdraw guards from the Soudan and redeploy to India. Cairo notes an American Irishman aiding the Soudanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Suakim
Graham
Osman Digna
England
India
Cairo
Chicago
New York
France
Ceylon
Loxapon
Korti
Suakin
Kassala
Massowab
Osman Dizna
Amaros
Osman
Wisconsin Sighted Off Grand Haven Amid Ice
The steamer Wisconsin was seen at noon about 15 miles west of Grand Haven. It appeared unharmed but surrounded by ice. The Arctic was spotted about two miles away from the Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Kamps
Wisconsin
Grand Haven
Fire at Michigan carbon works causes large blaze in Rougeville
Detroit reports a major fire at the Michigan carbon works in Rougeville. The dry kiln and bone black buildings burned quickly with an explosion-like blast. About 200 workers employed. $600,000 annual business. damages estimated up to $500,000 with $200,000 insured. One injury described as a broken shoulder blade. Works to be rebuilt and 160 workers will remain employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan Carbon Works
Rougeville
Imost
Jmes
Pic
United States
Los
Issac Burke
Genera ‘Ard
Boston
Alexander M. Moore
Eliot Street
Chambers Street
Brighton
Draper
Belleview Street
Dorchester
Sumner
Washington Street
Greenwood Avenue
West Roxbury
M. J. Carlton
Pleasant Street
Old Colony
Harrison Square
Warren Veuzie
Clayton Street
Buffar
Veazie
Stovch
Samuel D Pierce
Asengiue No. 20
Walnut Street
Neponset
Brip Geronrt
Conn
Watu and
Bank Streets
C. U. Bennett's
C. Russell & Co
Travers
John H Reed & Co
Jewellers
C.H. Bennett
Salisbury
Avert Spencer
I. B. White
Pearl Street
Holyoke
Davion
Ohio Linseed Gil Company
Harris’s Station
Here
Weymouth
Belmont
N. H
Alliance Forms to Defend San Salvador in Regional War
San Salvador, joined by Nicaragua and Costa Rica, forms a defensive offensive pact against Barrios’ revolutionary plans. San Salvador commits its army, Nicaragua pledges 4000 troops, Costa Rica 2000 and contributes 100000 dollars. Zaldivar leads the allied command with Cardenas and Soto likely in senior roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Limertad
San Salvador
Galveston
Honduras
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Barrios
Zaldivar
Cardenas
Gen. Soto
Rebels capture Maj Crozier and riders near Winnipeg
A Winnipeg dispatch says rebels seized Maj. Crozier and more than 100 mounted police after fighting that left casualties on both sides. Rebels attempted to wreck an army train but were stopped. A prisoner carried despatches from Riel urging uprisings around Winnipeg and southern Manitoba. Gen. Middleton arrived and orders were given for a noon troop advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Winnipeg
Crozier
Riel
Manitoba
Middleton
Diamond Find Stirs Licking County Treasure Hunt
Newark Ohio March 27 A Doctor from Homer finds a diamond of immense value along the Licking river. Word spread that Mrs Mary Willis found a pocket of diamonds resembling a petrified corn cob with many stones. Locals say the gems are very pure and worth not less than 30000 dollars total as crowds surge to the riverbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licking County
Newark
Asers
Homer
Licking River
Mary Willis
Marblehead Celebrates Rejection of City Division
Special Despatch to the Boston Post from Marblehead reports a joyful reaction to a legislative committee report opposing Marblehead’s division. Church bells rang three hours, factory whistles blew, guns fired, and many youths equipped with fire crackers. Bonfires lit hilltops at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Marblehead
Mass
Legislative Committee
Trial of ex President Fish in Marine Bank case continues
New York March 27 ex President Fish testifies that bank officials took part in outside business, loaning to firms and buying government contracts. Ward Grant and Grant Ward profits are discussed, with Grant claiming special partnership status and personal funds invested. Grant and Ward allegedly funded contractors with advance payments, while Fish questions government contract links and securities amid the ongoing trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fish
United States Circuit Court
Green
The
Marine Bank
Ward
Produce Exchange
Messrs
Grant & Ward
Fisn
Grant
Altough
D Ted
Root
End of Polo Season Reviews in New England Leagues
The week brings final charts in the polo season as Salems of the New England league slip at Waltham but retain first place. In the Massachusetts League Gloucester Bay States Peabodys and Globes lead, with last place contesting Brockton. Worcester club hosts a two day clay pigeon tournament on Fast Day, defending its champion badge against Boston, plus a New England Trap Shooters badge match. Paddy Ryan denies Sullivan talk, promising no fight with him and a plan to raise $10 000 for Burke or Sullivan. South Boston residents plan a new athletic club, Harvard Athletic association holds its final winter meeting, and funds are raised for a monument to Joe Goss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salems
New England League
Waltham
Brockton
Eli
Elsis
Cfs
Hossis Bay States
Broecktons
Globes
Qloucesters
Peabodys
SIBER
Woburns
The
Walthams
Somerville
Somervilles
Maven
Mother Hubbords
Malden
Dudes
Cambridge
St Polo
Boston
English High
Chauncey Ball
Newton
Natick
Neponset
Brookline
A. W. Evans
English High School
C. M. Norcross
Chauncy Hall School
G. E. Warren
Newton High School
Inter-Collegiate Association
Bantam and Beadh
Sydney
Hanlan
Beach
Worcester Sportsmen's Club
Worcester Club
New England Trap Shooters’ Association
Perry
H. W. Eager
Paddy Ryan
Sullivan
Burke
Ryan
South Boston
Harvard Athletic Association
Hemenway Gymnasium
Joe Goss
Seventy-first annual report of Massachusetts General Hospital
The Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Asylum trustees report donations of 844,475.48 and note increased repair costs for drainage. Two rear towers, moved bathrooms, and water closets are proposed. Average patients 161 with 133 tree beds. 156 children. Convalescent home at Belmont justified. Finances show cash on hand 57,343.15. receipts 930,240.62. expenses 976,285.70. end cash 11,208.07. Hospital expenses exceed receipts by 26,374.14. McLean yields a surplus of 7,105.04. convalescent home by 4,701.91. Total patients received 2,096 at hospital. McLean 165 at start, 115 admitted, 103 discharged. daily average 166.51. recovery rate 30.09 percent. three fewer recoveries than prior year. 17 deaths. Nov 1 Miss L E Woodward promoted to superintendent of nurses.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
McLean Asylum
Belmont
Treasuers
McLean
General Fund
McLean Ylnm
Inlihe
L. E. Woodward
The last specialty show opens at the Howard Monday
The season ends with Bedouin Arabs led by Billy Birch James Taylor Henshaw Ten Broeck Sweeney Ryland John F Byrnes and Miss Helene plus the Muldoon quartet Fred Sharplevy Charles Weet Dale and Kelly Murphy The show runs Monday April 6 with an extra matinee on Fast day and the Leopolds return at the Bijou in Frivolity week. The German opera season opens with The Prophet at the Boston Theatre Brandt debuts as Fidel. Boston Ideals farewell at Globe Theatre and Selsbury’s Troubadours will stay at Park Theatre next week until the German opera opens on April 6.
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the Howard
Billy Birch
James Taylor
Henshaw
Ten Broeck
Sweeney and
Ryland
John F. Byrnes
Miss Helene
Muldoon
Fred Sharplevy
Charles Weet
Dale and
Kelly
Murphy
J. H. Haverly
Michael Strogot
Leopolds
The
Howard
Bijou
New York
Boston
Globe Theatre
Mascotie
Fra Diavolo
Selsbury’s
Troubadours
Park Theatre
Josh Whitcomb
Svanon
Massachusetts Revenue Districts to Be Consolidated
Special Boston despatch reports likely consolidation of Massachusetts internal revenue districts. Hon. F. C. Prince is expected to receive a foreign mission, with Vienna or Rome among possibilities. Appointments may include Frank J. Pratt over Pillsbury for collector if consolidation proceeds. a third candidate is also possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. C. Prince
Phelps
London
New England
Prince
Italy
Austria
William Henry Hurlbut
Rome
Hopkins
Pennsylvania
Vienna
Internal Revenue
Massachusetts
Frank J. Pratt
Greenfield
E. F. Pillsbury
Treasury Affairs Investigation to be Completed
Washington March 27 the treasury commission led by Fairchild Coon and Graves met to review force reductions and organizational reforms across bureaus especially newer offices. They aim for thorough slow progress with internal revenue first and seek to ease routine tasks from the secretary and aides while awaiting congressional approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Treasury Commission
Fairchild and Coon
Graves
Internal Revenue Office
Fairchild
the Treasury
Congress
Whitney
Dolphin
John Roach
United States
Roach
Roscla
Naval Advisory Board
Landing of Ponce de Leon Celebrated in St Augustine
In St Augustine Florida on March 27 a grand celebration marked the anniversary of Ponce de Leon 1512 landing and the city founding 1585. Geneval portrayed the Spanish discoverer with 46 attendants in period costumes. A mass at the fort followed speeches by Gen Gibson and G B Fairbanks. A parade of troops civic groups and citizens drew 10 000 observers. A fancy dress carnival and grand ball capped the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
Fla
Ponce de Leon
Menendez
Geneval
Lynch
Mooney
Gen. Gibson
G. BR. Fairbanks
Florida
St. Augustine Hotel
Salvation Army officer's alleged misdeal shocks Dover
In Dover New Hampshire February 21 sergeant John A Welden of the Salvation Army died leaving a widow and four children in straightened circumstances. Captain Thompson persuaded a delayed funeral for fundraising but then paid only 15 dollars to the widow and presented an 85 dollar undertaker bill. A lawyer intervened and Thompson settled the bill this afternoon. The incident sullies the Army's standing locally and may force departure. A fire engine parade later drew crowds from Biddeford Portsmouth and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
John A. Welden
Salvation Army
Thompson
Welden
Steam Fire Engine Company No. 4
Biddeford
Portsmouth
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association Meeting Minutes
The regular monthly meeting of the National Woman Suffrage association of Massachusetts convened at No 5 Park street Friday afternoon with President Mrs Shattuck presiding. Over the past month actions on woman suffrage occurred in six states and in Dakota territory, while full suffrage was defeated in Oregon.
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National Woman Suffrage Association of
Massachusetts
No. 5
Park Street
Shattuck
Dakota Territory
Oregon
Editor’s pick from New York letters on Mr Watrous
A Boston Post reader notes a Boston Herald dispatch from New York claiming an interview with Mr. George I. Watrous. The letter corrects the misprint and questions the accuracy of the quoted statements and the reporting of the interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swers
New York and
New Haven
Boston Post
Boston Herald
New York
George i. Watrous
Watson
Herald
Sys
Democratic City Committee Faces Expulsions Over City Council Split
In Boston, 1885, the Democratic City Committee met amid guards and rival factions. Ex Councillor Murphy urged action against ward 12 and 13 members for allying with Republicans, while Jenkins defended his leadership and pledged to root out one man rule, as the committee prepared to expel several members and reshift control ahead of the March 31 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Mejonnon
Cunniff
Murray
Jenkins
Common Council
Denney
Ward 12
Lawrence J. Logan
Thomas J. Barry
Logan
James A. Murphy
O’brien
Lee
O'Brien
Boston
Phat
J. Jenkins
Thomas J. Denney
Willisim A. Poss
John Gallagher
Michael A. Laneh
Jeremiah H. Mullane
Murphy
Aldermin
Sullivan
Ward 2
Patrick Maguire
M. M. Cunniff
John H. Lee
Hisses
Committee On Discipline
Maguire
Democratic Party
Council
Matthew Kenney
Collison
Ward
Messrs. Foss
Lynch
Committee On Claims
Edward P. Fisk
Mr. Murphy
Ward 25
Law and Order League
Dudley
Wilson
League
City Hall
Jack
Cambridge Bridge
Ant
Donovan
Jenk
Candy
Rments
John
Mr. Lee
Ward 20
Frank J. McQueeny
Ward 13
Hatch
Desa
Young
Morse
A. K. Tilden
Col. Splaine
Edward J. Jenkins
Notable Early 1900s Personalities Tour and News Bits
Hon John Conness and family arrive in San Rafael California as Eldredge is seriously ill in Adrian Michigan. A son is born to ex Secretary and Mrs William F E Chandler in Washington. Postmaster General Vilas reportedly worth 200000 to 300000 owning two hotels and other real estate. Endicott, father of the Secretary of War, still alive at sixty two in Salem, walks five miles daily for health. Ex Governor Sprague of Rhode Island visits Mexico City and hints he would be Mexican if American. Judge Hieatiogt, Hastings College of Law founder, marries 19 year old Lillian Knust of San Francisco. Col Charles B Morton of Augusta in city on private business. Augusta dispatch to Washington found baseless. Morton returns home this afternoon. Ex President Arthur leaves Washington for Fort Monroe with Cameroun and McMichael. will head to New York for a dinner. Dumas II’s grandfather reportedly married a Haitian mistress explaining olive skin of sons. Haitians consider erecting statue but fear rapid topple of presidents. Miss Patrice Boucicault quietly marries George Doswell Pitman at St George’s Church. Pitman son of Samuel Pitman, a diamond merchant. couple united through Boucicault’s wife, a friend of Pitman’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conness
San Rafael
Cal
Eldredge
Adtian
Mich
William FE. Chandler
Washington
Vilas
William Putnam Endicott
Salem
Goy
Sprague
Rhode Island
City of
Mexico
Judge Hieatiogt
California
Hastings College of Law
Lillian Knust
San Francisco
Hale and Hearty
Charles B. Morton
Augusta
Col. Morton
Arthur
Ft. Monroe
Don Cameroun
Marshal McMtchael
New York
Alexander Domas II
Patrice Boucicault
Diep Boucicault
St. George’s Church
Stuyvesant Square
George Doswell Pitman
Samuel Pitman
Mr. Pinman
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Tik Mear
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seGuas
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A. P. Moore
Eevee
Fuinistt Paiw
Telegraph and Mail
Dime Novel
NEW England Notes
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Chicago Brotherhood
Cadillac
Thursaday
Pine River
New Orleans
Jean Baptiste
Taylor
General Foreign News
Egypt
Ritchie
Errington
Ireland
Prince of Wales
Duke of Cambridge
McNeill
Court of Cassation
House of Commons
Paris
Nomali
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W. H. Hubbart
George G. Jenks
Mr. Hubbard
Michigan
Salvador War
Htllied
Oui
Coal Trade
Philadelphia
Lehigh and
Sehhuykill
Lykens Valley
Schujl Kil Haven
Pine Grove
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dalton
Grant and Ward
Gen. Grant
Marin
Mer. Ward
Grant & Ware
A.—Well, I Knew That Mr. Ware
Ormoet Grant & Ward
Chicpeo
Min
Thbisahi
New York City
Pittsburg
Reading
Advyanta
Grant Ward
James D. Fish
Newcombe
Vaul
Mr. Fish
Jorge
Fim
Lia Pou
UF Saatiru
Clarke
Wish
Ferdinand Ward
Mr. Ward
A.s Grant
Ford
Will Ward
Vanderbilt
Spursing Matters
Sniem
Taunton
Seeccenre Waltham
Acesusayacass al
Massachusetts League
Gloucesters
Bay States
Toach
Black
Senate
David B. Harmony
Bureau of
Pearson
Henry S. Neul
Alexander McCue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Baltic Sea
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Department of Justice
David A. Fisher
Ohio
A. M. Gould
J. M. He
Germany
Mahan
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Navy Department
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Dover Items
Minnesota
Connecticut
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Dakota
ALL Rail
Boston and Albany Railroad
Shore Line
Air Line
Boston and Albany
Willimautic
New England Road
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Trzin
Albany
Watrousas
Suprintendent Shepard
Shepard
Watrous
New Haven Company
Mr. Watrous
Springfield
New Engand Road
Shore
Wuatrous
Boston Merchant
Pendleton
McLane
Glick
Kansas
People’s Party
Birdsall
Bev Buller
Cleveland
N. N
Chronicle
Republican
Samuel J. Gerrisi
Democratic City Central Committee
FUSE
Paine
Insertion Post Publishing CO
Cvly Mall
Whitten
Board of Aldermen
Clarks Street
Ne England Telegraph and Telephone Company
Horace H. Moses
Thomas J. Young
Moorth
Moses
Revne Weeks
Angostura
Dr. I. G. B. Siegert & Sons
South America
Dr. I. G. B. St Tt & Sons
Curtis Davis
Barrett's
Temple Plage
Barrett’s
Henry Barrett
Feliswstt
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